A: To purchase an archery permit, all bowhunters must possess a valid hunting license and show proof they have completed an approved bowhunter education course or show evidence of having been licensed for an archery-only hunt in Idaho or another state, or complete an affidavit to that effect.
To buy ...

A: At a minimum you will need to purchase an Idaho non-game hunting license to hunt coyotes in Idaho. If you plan to hunt other small game such as upland game birds or waterfowl in the fall you can purchase the small game hunting license which also allows you to hunt coyotes. Please contact our ...

A: Yes, you are required to have valid Idaho hunting license to hunt coyotes. You can use a 3-day small game hunting license or a a nongame hunting license, each cost $35.50.
As for nonresident military, the only discount we have would be for disabled vets with 40% or higher disability rating.

A: Provided you are on the water and your boat isn't tied to the Oregon shore while you are fishing - all you need is an Idaho fishing license. Idaho has a reciprocical agreement with Oregon stating we recognize these reservoirs as being jointly managed and for the benefit of Idaho and Oregon's ...

A: Yes. Depending on your method of hunting, an appropriate hunting license, tags with appropriate validations (archery or muzzleloader) are required to hunt deer and elk. For more information, review the "Licenses, Tags and Permits" section of any of our Seasons and Rules booklets. A quick call ...

A: I'm glad you mention LEGAL ground squirrels and rock chucks. Idaho does have ground squirrels that cannot be hunted, see page 48 of our 2014 and 2015 Upland Bame, Furbearer & Turkey Seasons and Rules.
You need a hunting license to hunt any of the wildlife in the Idaho. If you are a ...

A: A field day is required after completing the Hunter Education course. The field day includes a minimum of 2 hours of classroom instruction on Idaho laws followed by a written examination and field exercise to demonstrate safe firearm handling. Sign up for a field day on our hunter education web ...

A: If your son has completed all the necessary requirements and is certified in hunter education, but he has never purchased a hunting license in any state before, Idaho's Hunting Passport is a great option. If he has purchased a license before in any state, he is ineligible to purchase a Hunting ...

A: The SW Region is unaware of "a lot" of feral pigs being in SW Idaho by a border. Some time back (`3-5 years) someone had released feral pigs in the CJ Strike area and efforts were made to remove these feral pigs. The Department continues to be interested in removing any feral pigs released onto ...

A: Great Question and sometimes difficult to understand when the answer might vary depending on what state you are hunting in. In Idaho the answer is provided by statute found in Idaho Code 36-401 which states “No person shall hunt trap or fish for or take any wild animal, bird, or fish of this ...

A: Idaho is considered a progressive and influential state when it comes to fish and wildlife management but unfortunately, we only have authority to authorize and manage fishing and hunting privileges within the boundaries of Idaho. Owyhee Reservoir is well inside the State of Oregon and they ...

A: No, a hunting license is not required to target shoot on public lands. However, a hunting license is required when in the act of hunting, which is defined as the following: chasing, hunting, driving, flushing, attracting, pursuing, worrying, following after or on the trail of, shooting at, ...

A: Nonresidents may purchase a short term small game license (3 consecutive days $35.50 ea), a nongame hunting license ($35.50), a season small game license ($97.75) or a big game hunting($154.75) license to hunt jack rabbits.
For information about where to hunt you can contact our regional offices ...

A: The current posted Idaho Falls Trapper Education class consists of 2 class periods that are 4 hours in length. Both of these classes are on a Saturday, 1 week apart beginning on the 21st and ending the 28th of February. In general a trapper education class will consist of 8-12 hours of class and ...

A: The upland area you refer to is the Roswell Marsh Habitat Area, the small orange signs are to help show the Fish and Game property boundaries . Hunting blinds can be constructed of native materials, but digging pits or cutting of vegetation is prohibited as well as using artificial fasteners like ...

A: Idaho Fish and Game does not have an upland game permit at this time.
To hunt turkeys you will need the appropriate hunting license and the appropriate turkey tag and if drawn in a controlled hunt the controlled turkey permit.

A: That depends.
If you're a nonresident and already have a fishing license, the two-pole permit is an additional $15.50.
If you're a licensed resident, the two-pole is $13.75.
These prices are as of January, 2015 and are subject to change.

A: Idaho's license fees are set by legislation. The two licenses (3 Day Salmon/Steelhead and the Daily Fishing) are different types of licenses and have different fees as per the Idaho Code 36-416. Therefore, the daily fishing license purchased for two days (no steelhead permit) would be the $12.75 ...

A: The two-pole permit is only available for a calendar year.
While your three-year combination fishing and hunting license is good for three calendar years, the two-pole permit would need renewed each year.

A: Thank you for your interest in hunting in Idaho. It sounds like you've found several opportunities and that you have a good understanding of the restrictions.
Here are some things to consider for second tags:
There are no guarantees for a second tag (as you mentioned)
Second tags are made ...

A: To upgrade to a sportsman's package, you will need to take your license and any other permits and tags to the nearest regional office. There are a couple of rules to upgrading such as if a person has a tag and has harvested an animal with the tag, they cannot upgrade to a sportsman's package. Once ...

A: There are a couple of scenarios:
Youth hunters age 8 or 9 can purchase a hunting passport to participate in hunting waterfowl, upland game and furbearers but must hunt with a licensed adult. A person can only puchase a hunting passport once in their lifetime.
Youth who have successfully completed ...

A: For this response we will assume you are talking about a picture of your spouses drivers license. We do allow a spouse to purchase a resident license for their spouse as long as they have met the residency requirements stated in Idaho Code.

A: As a nonresident you have a choice of several license types depending on how many days and times you will be hunting in Idaho. Here is breakdown of three different options you can choose to purchase to hunt waterfowl in Idaho.
Nonresident 3 day small game license. Valid for 3 consecutive days ...

A: It can be a tricky situation while packing out an untagged portion of an animal and we appreciate your responsibility in asking for clarification.
Here's a quote from a similar question on legally moving a tagged animal:
"If you are contacted by an Officer while packing meat off the mountain you ...

A: Game needs to be tagged, evidence of sex left naturally attached to the animal, and if transporting it for another it needs to be accompanied with a proxy statement that includes takers, name, license number, tag number, address,unit of harvest, date of harvest, species type and sex, and phone ...

A: Residents of Idaho are eligible to purchase the sportsman's package license. The price of the sportsman's package license is set in Idaho Law and is $124.25 for all residents.
To hunt with a crossbow in archery only hunts an individual must have a current year's archery permit (which is included ...

A: You can purchase the license at any time during the year. We began selling our 2015 licenses on December 1, 2014. The three year license expires on December 31 of the third year. For example if you were to purchase the three year license on January 9, 2015, the license would be valid in January 9 ...

A: To purchase an Idaho hunting license you must show a previously purchased hunting license OR proof of your Hunter Education certification (card) ONLY IF you were born on or after January 1, 1975. If you were born prior to this date you can purchase a license without showing proof of a license or ...

A: At this time (December 2014), trapper certification is not required for a general trapping license. However, the Fish and Game Commission may consider a mandatory trapper education course in the near future. If you are interested in trapping wolves, then wolf trapper certification is required.

A: You can harvest crayfish with just a valid fishing license. In Idaho, they are considered game fish, so they can be caught whenever a season is open for fishing on that water (even a catch-and-release season). If you want to use a trap, you can set 5 per licensed angler. Check the rules for ...

A: If a a private individual were to kill a dog at large it could carry criminal or civil liability. The Fish and Game director or any peace officer, or persons authorized to enforce fish and game laws are authorized to destroy the dog at large when chasing big game. Here is the section from Idaho ...

A: On pages 101 and 102 of the 2014 Big game regulations you will find detailed information as to how to properly validate and attach your tag to the Big game animal in your possession. In short, your tag should be validated by “complete removal of the triangles denoting the month and day” of kill ...

A: Elk populations in northern Idaho are mixed - too few in some areas and too many in others. Perhaps the most important factor in managing an elk herd is management of cow and calf (antlerless) elk. Where elk herds have declined, Idaho Fish and Game has eliminated anterless elk hunting completely ...

A: The nonresident nongame license is valid for hunting unprotected birds and animals and predatory wildlife of this state. This license is a good option if you are only interested in hunting coyotes, which are classified as a predator. You may hunt with another person even if they have a ...

A: The answer to that question depends on the problems they are causing. If they are damaging your property in a monetary way, you have the right to defend your property. If they are simply an annoyance, we can rent you a trap to remove them. Skunks are classified in Idaho as predators. As such, they ...

A: This is a very good question! If a wounded animal is located while hunting and it is still alive nothing would prohibit you from taking the animal and tagging it as your own, as long as you have a valid license, tag and or permit for the same animal and area where you are hunting. The hunter who ...

A: You are correct, in Idaho 7 year olds cannot purchase a hunting license. But when she turns 8....you can purchase her a Hunter's Passport for $ 1.75 to hunt small game, sold at any vendor. The carrier of a passport must be with a licensed adult hunter at all times during the hunt....the passport ...

A: Hello,
I am the Chief of Enforcement for Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Please contact us so we can send you a packet of information regarding your question. 208-334-3736
For your reference please review Chapter 6, Title 36, Idaho Code. http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title36/T36. ...

A: Yes. Deer and elk tags are available over-the-counter in Idaho. However, there are a limited amount. As of this answer, there are fewer than 2,000 of a total of 12,500 deer tags available to nonresidents for 2014. You can find the total remaining tags available online.
You'll need your nonresident ...

A: Thanks for your question on moose tags.
Right now we are in the process of making recommendations on moose hunting seasons. We are recommending an increase in the number of moose tags that will be offered in Unit 5. We'll continue to look at tag numbers in there and continue to increase tags if ...

A: For those species that can be hunted such as bobcat, fox, coyote, wolf, and lion, a trapping license is not required. We do not have a furbearer license, only a trapping license that is required for trapping furbearers. Please be sure to check the rules on fox as some counties in the state, i.e ...

A: Yes but only at an Fish and Game office. If you purchase your tags via the Internet, telephone or any license vendor in the state, the system will only offer nonresident tags. Once you have met the requirements to become a resident of Idaho, you can purchase resident tags on your nonresident ...

A: Anyone can buy tickets for Idaho's Super Hunts. Most of the people who enter are from the US, but every year a handful of entries come from another country. A hunter from Australia won a moose tag in the 2009 Super Hunt drawing. Also, since you don't need an Idaho hunting license to enter the ...